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The start of the new school year commences tomorrow. As usual a religious ceremony will take place marking the opening. The Archbishop of Zakynthos, Dionysios will celebrate the sanctification of the new school year according to the following schedule: 8.15am 1st High School and Gymnasium 8.45am Elementary Ammo 9.15am 2nd …

Recently, a facebook page has been created by John Tossell’s daughter Katy. Having been asked if there was a Facebook page that could provide information or up dates. Katy decided that one could be set up. With in the page she tells of the story on how her father “ …

A new invader to Zakynthos seems to have invaded our waters. However, if handled correctly, it makes a great meal at the dinner table. The Pterois Miles known as its scientific genus. Otherwise known as the common Lionfish or devil firefish, is a venomous marine fish. Native to the Indo-Pacific …

  Members of Zakynthos Informer have contributed to our page for over the last nine years. What started as just a facebook page for English speaking residents of our Island, has slowly expanded into what it is today. A company that now not only allows tourists to talk to each …

A press release from our local MP, Mr. Dionysios Aktypis talks about resolving the serious problem at our local hospital in regards to the pediatric clinic. PRESS RELEASE A solution to the on-call doctor’s problem at the General Hospital of Zakynthos pediatric clinic was secured following the intervention by our …

A fire broke out just before noon in Sarakinado, opposite the OPEL car company. At the height of the strong, six fire brigade six vehicles with 12 firemen rushed to the scene. Commander of the Fire Brigade, Ioannis Panopoulos co ordinated the operation. Police forces, technicians from the electricity company …

As our patron saint and protector made his way back to the church, a display of fireworks light the sky. In a true festive atmosphere the fireworks were so impressive and could even be seen around the outer villages. Here are some impressive photos from tonight’s display by Dimitris Stravolemos. …

Celebrations start in tribute of our Patron and Protector of our Island, Saint Dionysios. History of our Patron Saint. Saint Dionysios, a spiritual giant not only among Zakynthians but throughout Greece. He seems to be among the living, through the miraculous preservation of his holy body. He was born on …

Tomorrow morning, Friday 23rd of August, at 11.00a.m sharp, you will hear the senio for Saint Dionysios. Senio meaning announcement is a Zakynthian tradition in which cannons are fired . The announcement is that our patron saint will be taken from his chamber and placed on the Holy throne for …

At 13,25p.m an emergency alert was sounded, as news of a fire broke out. Immediately eight fire trucks dispersed to the area between Kilomeno and Agala. Due to the strong winds and the High category of 4 for fire alerts, the fire department did not hesitate to call for aerial …